Ennoble | A True Charity Podcast

Ennoble | A True Charity Podcast

A podcast of True Charity where we explore effective charity practices and policies, uncovering innovative strategies and success stories that celebrate dignity. From the dust of poverty to the seat of nobility, let's embark on another empowering journey together.

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July 28, 2025 10 mins

While payday lenders appear helpful, their high-interest loans trap low-income Americans in debt cycles. Meanwhile, real, lasting solutions lie not in bans or subsidies, but in a revived civil society that offers relationship-based, developmental alternatives.

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A common method for addressing community problems is to call a collaborative meeting of stakeholders — with no attention paid to a shared mindset. Discover why that approach doesn’t work from nonprofit leader Kristin Parker of Shared City.

Are you interested in becoming better equipped to spread the message of effective charity in your community? Explore becoming a True Charity Ambassador like Krisitin.

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Though summer temperatures are rising, now is the time to plan for the frigid winter to come. Hear how Compassionate Hands in Lebanon, TN, provides the homeless with warmth, relationships, and actionable steps toward flourishing. 

Thinking about building a warming shelter in your community? The Case Management Model Action Plan can prepare your team to provide more than shelter from the elements. 

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This article argues that privately funded nonprofits must be protected from growing federal overreach, especially as recent court decisions threaten to treat tax-exempt status as government aid. It calls for support of the Safeguarding Charity Act, asserting that civil society—rooted in voluntary, relational charity—offers more lasting solutions than government programs and must remain free from burdensome regulation

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Your marketing time is precious and limited. Here are a few tips to make the most of it by repurposing existing content. 

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June 16, 2025 10 mins

Learn how the Church can meet the emotional, spiritual, and practical needs of new mothers through sustainable, relational ministry that bridges internal discipleship and external outreach.

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Led by God to consider four passages bearing the verse marker “6:8,” John and Sarah Ramthun began a ministry in Sauk City, WI committed to making care for the poor personal. The result has been nothing short of miraculous.

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Effective charity starts with the right relationships. Discover how affiliation and subsidiarity help ensure the right people provide help, preventing dependency while restoring dignity.

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Conventional wisdom says, “Teach a man to fish and you’ll feed him for a lifetime.” Yet skeptics ask: Does he need access to the pond? Or a boat? Does he even like fish? TC’s Nathan Mayo dives in to help us see if the criticisms hold water.

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Nonprofits addressing homelessness often struggle with financial instability, reliance on grants, and public skepticism. What if your organization could generate its own revenue while empowering clients with job skills — and bring about a positive shift in public opinion?

Switchpoint didn’t wait for funding to change the game. They built small businesses that fuel their mission, create jobs, and prove nonprofits can be self-sustaini...

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The True Charity Summit has become a flourishing national gathering of like-minded charity givers who encourage and equip each other to embody compassionate charity in their communities. 

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Welfare reform is approaching, and civil society stands at a crossroads. Explore its historical role in poverty alleviation and why virtuous, voluntary associations must take back the baton.

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This article reviews research that identifies important connections between income and social capital. 

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Over decades, businesses continue to offer progressively better goods and services —  but many nonprofits don’t ride the same wave of relentless progress. Despite a hidden challenge that makes that seem inevitable, there is a way to buck the trend.

Take your impact to the next level with True Charity’s Outcomes Toolkit, designed to equip you with actionable insights and proven strategies for effective charity.

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Effectively assessing the circumstances of those seeking help is key to their long-term stability. True Charity’s client self-assessment survey will help you prioritize the dignity of the people you serve as you help them foster lasting change.

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Have you ever felt like something wasn’t quite right in your charitable efforts? You’re not alone. One team member shares her past struggles and how she’s come to realize there is a trusted community—connected across the nation and united in person each year–linking arms to holistically serve the poor.

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In this excerpt from his new book, The Crisis of Dependency … True Charity CEO & Co-founder James Whitford powerfully illustrates the importance of being with people we want to help out of poverty.

Help people gain lasting freedom from dependency! For more of these key principles, order your copy of James’ book today.  

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Is your organization equipped to ensure the safety of every child who walks through your doors? From background checks to clear policies and ongoing safety training, practical steps make all the difference. Protect My Ministry shares five ways to equip your ministry. 

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Ministry leaders often navigate the tension between respecting an individual’s agency and upholding absolute truth, particularly when guiding those in poverty toward wise and moral choices. Effective mentorship requires balancing encouragement and accountability—listening first, celebrating progress, pointing to biblical absolutes, and respecting lived experience—all while allowing individuals to take ownership of their decisions.

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If you belong to an American church, chances are you’ve been on a short-term mission trip — or supported one somehow. Helping Without Hurting sheds light on how those trips may cause more harm than good and offers practical tips on how to effectively support existing congregations in low-income communities.

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